Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Almond Cake with Amaretto Glaze, a moist and flavorful dessert that embodies the essence of Italian elegance. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this almond bundt cake is infused with rich almond and vanilla extracts, topped with a heavenly amaretto glaze that adds a luscious finish. The combination of nutty sweetness and creamy glaze ensures every bite is unforgettable. Impress your guests with this stunning cake that not only looks beautiful but also tastes divine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 7 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1.5 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 7 tbsp amaretto liqueur
- Finely chopped almonds to top the cake
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Cream butter and oil; add sugar, zest, extracts, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for about 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with amaretto; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg